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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

Is Brendan Carr the FCC Chairman or a Media Critic?

A cashier at Target can vent about corporate policy without consequence because nobody's confusing his opinion for store policy. Carr doesn't get that luxury.

Before Pumpkin Spice Hits, Your Q4 Strategy Should Be Set

"Nobody wants to think about Christmas in August. That's exactly why the stations who do it anyway end up ahead."

Detroit Tigers Squirrel Becomes Music Radio Programming Inspiration

"You can't count on that happening, which is why stations like ours need to create moments like this."

KCAL-FM 96.7 Launches All Music Classic Rock Format

KCAL-FM 96.7 shifts to "All Music, All the Time" classic rock Saturday. Anaheim Broadcasting reduced on-air talk to emphasize songs and artists across generations. What...

Tom Corson Elevated to WMG Chief Operating Officer

"One of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."

Bill Handel: It’s Clear FCC Attacking ABC on Trump’s Behalf

"As I've said many, many times before, we are in a whole new world, to say the least."

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Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."